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FRP Cooling Tower

An FRP Cooling Tower is a cooling tower whose casing and/or structure is made of FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic) instead of conventional materials like wood, concrete, or steel.

Why FRP?

• FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic) is a composite material made from fiberglass (strength) + polymer resin (binding & corrosion resistance).
• It is lightweight, strong, corrosion resistant, UV resistant, and durable → ideal for cooling tower applications where constant exposure to water and weather occurs.

Features of FRP Cooling Towers

1. Material Strength
   1. Corrosion resistant against chemicals, saline water, and humid air.
   1. Longer life compared to timber or mild steel towers.
2. Lightweight & Compact
   1. Easy to transport and install.
   1. Often used for package-type cooling towers in HVAC and medium industries.
3. Maintenance
   1. Requires less maintenance compared to wood/steel towers.
   1. No rusting, rotting, or need for frequent painting.
4. Design
   1. Available in round (bottle-shaped), rectangular, and modular designs.
   1. Can be induced draft cross flow or counter flow.
5. Cost Efficiency
   1. Lower operating and maintenance cost.
   1. High ROI due to longer service life.

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Applications

• HVAC systems (malls, hotels, office buildings)
• Plastic molding, injection molding, and chemical industries
• Small & medium industrial plants
• Coastal and chemical environments where corrosion is a big issue

 FRP Vs Pultruded Cooling Towers

• FRP Cooling Tower → General term; casing/structure made of fiberglass reinforced plastic.
• Pultruded Cooling Tower → A type of FRP tower, specifically built with pultruded FRP structural members (for large industrial installations).